Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The 2013 Toyota Auris (aka the 2013 Toyota Corolla)

The 2013 Toyota Corolla gets an all-new makeover for this model year.
Toyota just released an image of the 2013 Toyota Corolla, or the Toyota Auris as it's called in Japan. This new Corolla is promoted as a "sleek, sporty new look for the latest generation of the world's best-selling car,'' according to the article via Cars Guide.

Thus far, the new Corolla hasn't been released in the US, but the new style is already sparking the interest of many.

"The Euro-inspired exterior design combines smooth-flowing surfaces with sweeping character lines to provide the sense of agility expected in the small hatch segment,'' Toyota says. "The new Corolla also brings fresh interior treatments with clever packaging that liberates more space for occupants and their luggage.''

As we hear more about features, specifications, availability and prices - we'll let you know! And if you just can't wait, browse our pre-owned Toyota Corolla inventory here, or click here to view our 2012 Toyota Corolla selection.


Information & image via Cars Guide

Friday, August 17, 2012

802 Toyota's Most Popular Posts

Happy Friday, 802 fans! In case you've missed them, here are our top five most popular blog posts, ever!

1. Which Toyota Looks Like a Lamborghini?
2. How to: Steal a Prius
3. Become a Morning Person in 20 Minutes
4. The Prius Family
5. Do you want to drive James Bond's Car?*
*(note: when we asked this question, we only had one; now we have three!)

Enjoy!


Image via zazzle.com

Friday, August 3, 2012

2013 Toyota RAV4 EV First Drive

Image via NewCarsRelease.net
The all-new and coming-soon Toyota RAV4 EV has received an excellent drive review that came with some knowledgeable information about the vehicle.

The new RAV4 EV comes with normal and sport power settings and achieves a range of roughly 100 miles, which is said to be a modest estimation by Toyota. The EV can produce a better mile range by using the air conditioner less frequently, or by taking advantage of the three eco settings; eco-high, eco-low and normal.

This EV crossover can go 0-60 in just seven seconds, and is fully charged in under six hours. It should be coming out by the end of the summer, so we will keep you updated. If you need something to tide you over, browse our 2012 RAV4 inventory here, or click to view our pre-owned Toyota RAV4s here.

Read the full review here.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The New Toyota Camry-Inspired Rav4

Image via Autoblog
This image (and more images here) were caught of this potential Camry-inspired Rav4 prototype. The Rav4 hasn't seen a full makeover in six years, and this one seems to be cruising quickly into a completely new look.  The new Rav4 should be presented sometime this year in order to go on sale in 2013, and you can expect a new interior for the Rav too, including Toyota's new Entune technology.

If you love the Rav4 just the way it is, make sure to check our 2012 Rav4 inventory, as well as our used Rav4 inventory here.



Image and information via Autoblog

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

802 Toyota Scion Wins Times Argus 2012 Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Awards

Berlin, Vt. -- 802 Toyota Scion was recognized last Thursday, June 28 as the Best New Car Dealer of 2012 by the Times Argus. Times Argus readers were surveyed and the majority chose 802 Toyota Scion as their favorite local new car dealership.

According to the Best of the Best website, “Many of the award winners are local icons or long-time favorites, but some of them might not have as much time in the public eye. We hope you find out for yourselves what makes these business and people special enough to be the Best.”

General Manager of 802 Toyota Scion Todd Mobley is extremely proud and grateful to have achieved an award voted on by local Vermonters.

“This award means more to us than any other achievement solely on the basis that the community honored us with this recognition. It confirms for us that trusting in ‘doing the right thing’ for the community and our customers is recognized and appreciated. This honor makes us want to continue our efforts to constantly improve for the benefit of our customers,” he said.

802 Toyota Scion has been taking strides towards bettering the community, including the creation of “802cars.org” to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Irene; and most recently, the construction of a self-sufficient, environmentally-friendly dealership driven towards enhancing health and quality customer experience.

“Besides setting the standard for excellent customer care, we also will have a solar powered, self-heated, zero landfill facility setting the new green standard for car dealerships,” said Owner, Dave Birmingham. “Being voted ‘The Best New Car Dealer’ in Vermont really validates all the efforts our team makes every day to create a better experience for our customers. We are putting the same efforts into building our new 802 Toyota Scion facility to both serve the customer and be good stewards of our environment. The best is yet to come.”


To see the full press release, click here!